Enzyme-responsive polymer assemblies constructed through covalent synthesis and supramolecular strategy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jan 21;51(6):996-1003. doi: 10.1039/c4cc05878j.

Abstract

Enzyme-responsive polymer assemblies have proved to be promising candidates for biomaterials, biomedicine and biosensing. Traditionally, these assemblies are prepared by the self-assembly of polymer building blocks which are covalently conjugated with enzyme-responsive moieties. Moreover, a supramolecular strategy has recently been developed for the preparation of enzyme-responsive polymer assemblies where the enzyme-responsive moieties are non-covalently complexed with the polymer building blocks. In addition, kinetic studies have been conducted on the enzyme-responsive behaviour of the polymer assemblies, which paves the way for tuning the response rate of the assemblies in a controlled manner.

MeSH terms

  • Enzymes / chemistry
  • Enzymes / metabolism*
  • Kinetics
  • Micelles
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*

Substances

  • Enzymes
  • Micelles
  • Polymers